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New Orleans Saints at Atlanta Falcons

NFLWeek 18 • regular • 2025
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Falcons logo
Falcons
Atlanta
19
vs
Saints logo
Saints
New Orleans
17
ATL 58%42% NO
Prediction Confidence:
High

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VenueMercedes-Benz Stadium
Atlanta, GA

Team Comparison

Head-to-head snapshot based on our model inputs

Saints (away)
Falcons (home)
42%
Win probability
58%
0
High-impact factors
0
0
Players ruled out
0

Post-Game Analysis

How our model performed

The Falcons defeated the Saints 19-17.

Our model predicted the Falcons would win with 58% confidence -- and they delivered. Even with modest confidence, the model got this one right.

Looking at the factors our model weighed:

  • Offensive Efficiency favored the Falcons and was a contributing factor: Atlanta Falcons offense (5.2 YPP) outpaces New Orleans Saints (4.8 YPP)
  • Home Field Advantage favored the Falcons and was a notable factor: Atlanta Falcons are 4-4 at home this season (divisional game, reduced advantage)
  • Rest Days favored the Saints and was a notable factor: New Orleans Saints has rest advantage (7 days) over Atlanta Falcons (5 days)

This analysis was generated from our model's pre-game assessment compared against the actual result. Factor accuracy helps improve future predictions.

Falcons won 19-17

Falcons won in a close game

Prediction CorrectWe predicted Falcons at 58%

What's Driving This Game

Each factor's contribution to the final win probability

NO
ATL
Offensive Efficiency
Home Field Advantage
Rest Days
Defensive Efficiency
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Favours NO|Favours ATL

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Understanding the win probability calculation

Model version: 1.0.0 • Calculated: 2/27/2026, 10:41:22 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

Falcons has a 58% win probability, while Saints has a 42% win probability based on our analysis.

Our model considers weather conditions, offensive and defensive efficiency, rest days, injury impact, and historical performance.

This game is being played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.

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